Recently, we went to see my aunt and my grandmother. Both are extremely talented crafters. My aunt made this adorable little fall tree from dollar store goodies.
My aunt’s little fall tree
Hers turned out so cute, I had to ask how she made it. They are fairly simple to make and easily made from what you see in the picture.
Toilet plunger, old bucket or basket, floral foam, fall florals, jute twine and Spanish moss
Apparently I buy waaaaay too much crafting stuff, because I already had all of this on hand. Except the plunger. My aunt did gift me the plunger.
First, add your plunger to your bucket or basket. Seriously. Just set it in there. Cut your floral foam carefully and add it to the bucket until the plunger is steady. Begin attaching your foliage to the top of the plunger. Keep adding foliage until you get the look you’re after. Lastly, wrap your plunger or “tree trunk” with the twine. I hot -glued mine. Then, hide the floral foam with some Spanish moss.
And voila! Enjoy your cute little tree! I may add lights to mine.
Things are continuing with our remodel and we are right on track to be finished with the project by the end of October. I’ll post an update next week, but for now, I want to share some simple and easy wood signs that you can make yourself!
I have made each of these and I love how they all turned out!
1. Bible verse pallet signs
We purchased ready-made wood pallet signs from Hobby Lobby and created stencils using a Silhouette Cameo. We then painted the stencils and hung them above our bed. We love how they turned out!
I’m a big fan of Fixer Upper and all things Magnolia and Joanna Gaines. I wanted a sign that she sells, but it made more sense to create it instead of buy it. I made my own version and I loved it!
Want to copy a beautiful sign for free using materials you already have? Read all about it here!
3. Faux vintage sign
I love metal signs, and while I can’t create an antique metal sign, I can fake something that looks like the real deal.
My mom once gave me a cute IKEA metal tray. I used a Silhouette Cameo to create a vinyl sign. It was easy to do and I enjoyed doing it. You can read all about it here!
I hope you have enjoyed these farmhouse signs! Happy creating!
So what exactly is going on at the Boone house? To sum it up, we are shifting all rooms to the left. The former kitchen will become a laundry and mud room that looks like this:
Hi, all! We have begun a renovation project right now and things in our lives and our home are a bit crazy. Instead of walking you through a woodworking project this week, I am going to instead share some simple and easy wood crafts anyone can do.
1. Candy corn from scrap wood- Megan Plus Five
This candy corn by Megan Plus Five is cute and would be simple to make. Plus, I have a lot of scrap wood I could use.
2. Wooden post pumpkins
I found these cute 4×4 post pumpkins on Etsy. I have an extra 4×4 sitting around and this would be super easy to make!
3. Scrap wood pumpkin- The Summery Umbrella
This cute little pumpkin would be easy to make! I like the wood slide stem and burlap bow too.
4. Pallet wood sign
You have probably seen these little pallet signs all over Pinterest. You can make them for every season and holiday- these are especially cute.
5. DIY Wood Block House
I found this super cute house on Pinterest, and even though it’s not necessarily fall, it still would be a super cute addition to your fall decor.
Hope you enjoyed this roundup! We will see you Saturday!
This weekend, the girls and I visited a new Dollar Tree location with my aunt and grandma. Like most stores right now, they have a mixture of Halloween, fall and Christmas decor…and there are a lot of pretty items to choose from. I managed to buy a few things and I’ve already earmarked a few nice items for Christmas.
Take a look at the pretties I found (and comment below if you happen to make a Dollar Tree visit of your own to share your finds.”
1. Fall themed drinking glass
When I was in college, all of my plates, cups, and bowls came from the Dollar Tree! They sell sturdy, attractive glassware and no one will know where you bought it.
I think these drinking glasses would look great on your fall table for their intended purpose, but I think they’d be cute fall tea light holders, too.
2. Paper party ware
Dollar Tree is a great place to purchase party ware. These thanksgiving themed plates and napkins are just as cute as the $5 you can buy elsewhere.
3. Glass candle holders
These glass candle holders are simple, cute and perfect for your fall table. I love the one on the right!!
4. Primitive poke berries
I’ve bought these poke berry garlands at craft stores for $6-$8 dollars before! These are cute and offered in both white and red. I already have a project in mind for them.
5. Burlap pumpkins and glass pumpkins
I have about a million of these things- they’re so cute and you can use them so many different ways to decorate.
6. Fall themed platters
I have a lot of fall themed plates because as a southern woman, we tend to have a lot of church get togethers. These seasonal plates are nice for taking dessert items to church dinners.
7. Kitchen textiles
These fall themed towels are cute!
I hope you have enjoyed our fall decor picks from Dollar Tree. What cute budget friendly decor have you stumbled upon lately?
